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[D-6] 2018 5th Annual Peace Walk for World Peace! #1

In 2017, Why do we walk?

25 May, 2017 4th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace! Many peoples were gathered in the world for peace walk. It was more than 300,000 people. I’m here!!! We are passionate and powerful! It’s so funny and touching. Very Hot but we became One! There is no one who don’t know why we walk. We cry out for peace! Each of us has a different story. Our stories are heartbreaking in our own lives. But we have one dream! one voice and one movement!

How can we achieve?

Is it a naive desire? Nope

If you can’t believe us, you can see works. I didn’t these works but just I am interested in HWPL‘s walk. Its practical and substantive approach for peace is really attractive. Many things happened in 4 years.

In 2013, The Declaration of World Peace was proclaimed.
In 14 March, 2016 New international law was proclaimed by HWPL International Law Peace Committee(more info). It was called DPCW(Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War).

Two steps

HWPL‘s SOLUTIONS are ‘International Law for Peace and Cessation of War‘ and ‘Alliance of Religions‘.

This mission appears to be the*Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) and *the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) offices.

It is possible if you come

[D-6] 5th Annual Commemoration of
the Declaration of World Peace

Resolving Conflicts and Spreading a Culture of Peace through the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War(DPCW): Realizing Peace on the Korean Peninsula

Live at UTC/GMT AM 01:30
Youtube : https://t.co/AoJ6rvAzIH (Click)
HWPL : bit.ly/2qiP95f (Click)

#HighFive #DPCW #525_peacewalk
#TogetherForPeace #peacewalk #HWPL #IPYG

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Chicago Peace Walk, calling for an end to gun violence

CHICAGO PEACE WALK
– Calling For An End To Gun Violence

CHICAGO, Illinois – April 28, 2018

Together at the historic, Buckingham Fountain, hundreds will gather, discuss, and mobilize “Calling for an end to gun violence”. The culture of peace campaigns were found as a means of working together until peace is finally achieved, and they expect more than 300,000 members to take part in their direct environments.

The official of HWPL Chicago said “We undoubtedly believe, the efforts of the young people of the world today, in pursuit of peace – will remain forever as a never-fading light of life, for all future generations.”

Countless young people

I think ‘Gun violence‘ is very dangerous. It is not something that only someone who get hurt could feel. So, I know that there are countless young people all over the world doing campaigns like this. Example are ‘HWPL Peace walk‘ and ‘March for Our Lives‘. #MARCHFOROURLIVES

#March for Our Lives

– Fight for your lives, before it’s someone else’s job. Emma Gonzalez

March for Our Lives is a demonstration created and organized by #NeverAgain, a group of students who survived the February 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Its purpose is ‘Calling For An End To Gun Violence‘. According to the March for Our Lives website, there are more than 800 events across the United States and in cities overseas, including London, Madrid, Paris, Tokyo and Seoul.

The whole world is fluctuating

You can join CHICAGO PeACE walk

CHICAGO, Illinois – April 28, 2018

#TogetherForPeace #ANewStart #HighFive #WeAreOne

Official : https://hwplchicago.org/chicago-peace-walk/

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Simple act campaign : #525HiFive

#525HiFive campaign

Spread digital love: one hashtag at a time

The work of peace can be done everywhere, even online. Whenever you go out to make a difference in your community, whether it’s helping the homeless, singing a peace song, marching in a peace walk, or picking up a piece of trash, let the world know! (This work all started on May 25, 2013 and #525HiFive is a way for us to remember why we’re working so hard– for peace. Show your support for peace by hashtagging #525.) #525HiFive brings us together, for one cause, no matter where we are. Let’s show the world that we are working together to make change happen and how much we’re changing.

The meaning of 525

Hands of the Giver
The first 5 represents the hands of the giver. It is the ‘you’, the one who is responsible for the action of peace.

To
The 2 is for the verb “to” to emphasize the direction. This is something not contained within just one person but is something to be passed on. The peace mindedness and the actions of reconnection should affect others.

Hands of the one affected
The second 5 represents the hands of the one affected. This other person is now more connected, more alive, more included in peace by the result of the action.

Actions of Peace
HIFIVE is used, just like the young-at-heart action of high fiving, to show the simple fun and pure joy that comes from doing actions of peace.

“For World Peace to become a reality, this is the duty of all youth, everywhere.” – IPYG

IPYG : International Peace Youth Group

IPYG, a group of young leaders, devoted their youth to achieving world peace. IPYG youth, with the vision of world peace, like shining stars, becomes the model of the world peace movement. The members of IPYG are accepted by good examples of world peace movements. They are really passionate. One of the key activities is IPYG world ‘Peace Walk’ held 25 May every year around the world.

“Ordinary people’s ordinary peace“

The IPYG, an organization of international youth leaders, is carrying out peace activities to protect the future of the earth as messengers of peace.

“If there is we cannot do, and we don’t do it. That’s not the way it should be. Let us become one heart. And, the objective will surely be achieved. – representative of IPYG“

Ref : http://www.ipyg.kr/content.php?p=EN/hifive

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Indonesia found the definite answer of peace

The need for answer of peace

One day, Lawyers, education experts, religious leaders, youth and women’s groups, and journalists in Indonesia gathered. For what? Peace building. There were so many attempts to achieve peace. As a matter of fact, It is already a huge one. By this alone, Indonesia is a great country. However, attempts are frustrated. Still, men have fought and killed each other. Now we really need the answer of peace.

The Bar Association of Indonesia

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE Indonesia found the definite answer of peace Universitas Islam Negeri UN ECOSOC UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta statue of Garuda international NGO HWPL Peace Academy MOU HWPL Hj. Elza Syarief Himpunan Advokat Pengacara Indonesia HAPI DPCW answer of peace — A Head of HAPI is presenting a statue of Garuda which is the symbol of Indonesia to Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL. Photo HWPL

Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international NGO affiliated with the UN ECOSOC, held events from January 27 to 30 to raise awareness of peace building in Indonesia. The Bar Association of Indonesia, Himpunan Advokat Pengacara Indonesia (HAPI), discussed the ways to develop the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) drafted by HWPL to establish an international law for peace as a legally binding document at both national and international levels.

On this, Head of the HAPI, Mrs. Dr. Hj. Elza Syarief said, “The DPCW contains provisions that essentially stop the war-like activities. So the enactment of the DPCW is a definite answer to the end of the war and achievement of peace.”

Legislate Peace Campaign in Indonesia

In order to seek applicability of the DPCW in Indonesia, HWPL has been promoting the ‘Legislate Peace Campaign’. So 3,000 youth and women gathered at Bundaran HI in Jakarta to call for the implementation of the DPCW through the public participation in peace building.

HWPL Peace Academy MOU

11 schools in Indonesia
140 schools around the world

On the 29th, “HWPL Peace Academy MOU Signing Ceremony with Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta” was held to implement the practical peace education for youth. The MOU of peace education with HWPL has been signed by 11 schools in Indonesia. Currently, 140 schools around the world including the Philippines, Israel, and India have been designated as HWPL Peace Academies to introduce peace education for students. As well as, 220 Indonesian religious leaders attended the ‘HWPL Indonesian Religious Leaders Conference‘.

“There will be no more chaos or war when everyone is willing to share the message of peace throughout the world. We can take this initiative by educating our children early on the importance of tolerance and harmonious life.” – Mr. Mulyadi Liang, Head of Education of MATAKIN

Ref : http://www.thejetnewspaper.com/2018/02/09/indonesia-seeks-peace-building-with-international-ngo/

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Resolving conflicts between North and South Korea

Resolving conflicts between inter-Korea

War begets more war. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950. Many people went through a lot of hardships. They had frequent brushes with death. The iron of war had entered into their souls. The Korean War ended in 1953 with a cease-fire. The Korean War left Korea devastated. Also it divided our country into two halves. The war has branded unforgettable scars on our minds.

2018 inter-Korean summit Highlights

“With a single step Kim Jong Un broke decades of hostility and distrust. He is the first North Korean leader to cross the dividing line between the two Koreas since fighting ended in the Korean War in 1953. Kim then invited South Korean leader Moon Jae-in to step into the northern side of the DMZ.” – CNN

Kim Jong Un signed at the Peace House

He wrote “a new history begins now” and “an age of peace, at the starting point of history”

3 Key points of summit

♦ High-stakes summit

: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and South Korea’s Moon Jae-in met for the first time in more than a decade.

♦ Deal to end Korean War

: The two leaders vowed to formally end the Korean War, the leaders announced on Friday afternoon.

♦ Denuclearization

: Kim and Moon “confirmed the common goal of realizing, through complete denuclearization, a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula.”

Where is real peace?

Where did the War take place?

Wars of mankind : total 14,513 times.
Reason of War: 80% Religious war
Victims of War : 3.7 billion
Nobel Peace prize rewarded : 124 times

How long should we wait? We can’t stand it anymore. It is so hard and painful. My family and friends are dying. Who can compensate you for their death? To Whom? What can you do? Money never can pay it back. Nothing can repay this!

DPCW is the Ultimate Solution

Chairman Lee proclaimed “HWPL has made peace agreements with present and former presidents and heads of state, chiefs justices of Supreme courts, university presidents, religious leaders, and the heads of international organizations, and this news has been broadcasted all around the world. The cessation of war and world peace will become a reality because everyone desires for peace rather than war” and finally “We have the answer to peace which is the DPCW.” I’m sure it will cure the world more beautifully.

DPCW is the solution!!! Let’s become the messengers of peace!

Reference : https://edition.cnn.com/asia/live-news/north-korea-south-korea-summit-intl/h_fccdf86a465f7cb7e09e56a45c71501d

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Târgu-Mureş, Cultural Town of Peace

Local Council of Târgu-Mureş approved

On Thursday, April 26, The local elected representatives of Târgu-Mureş approved a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU, with 20 votes for and 3 against) between Târgu-Mureş City Hall and Heavenly Culture, Korea’s World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) South.

“Târgu-Mureş, Cultural Town of Peace”

“One of the brands of Târgu-Mureş is that of a multicultural city. Târgu-Mureş Town Hall opens the way to dialogue on the realization of an ample cultural program called “Târgu-Mureş, Cultural Town of Peace”.

The representative of Tîrgu-Mureş said “It is among the organizations with the strongest cultural, social and educational projects that militate for peace, interculturality. Târgu-Mureş is the only city in Romania to which a memorandum was proposed and our city will be considered by South Korea as a reference point for harmonious interethnic relations.”

I am against it

Local councilor Radu Balaş (POL) said ‘I can’t understand why the City Hall of Târgu-Mureş has to associate with an NGO. Why?’ It can be useless.

MOU needs for Târgu-Mureş

Makkai Grigore, Deputy Mayor of UDMR, said “Today, when the world struggles to be seen and see, today, when globalization has become a common thing, we come with such aberrations.”

“It is the largest NGO in the worldla (It can be a mistranstion) so that I do not know why we deny it. It is a pride for us, for the city of Târgu-Mureş, for the Târgu-Mureş Council. MOU also stipulates that we are changing students, young professionals between us. As Korea is regarded as a “tiger” of the development of the Eastern economy, we also could import from there many ideas and many other positive things.”

Local councilor Theodora Benedek (PNL) said ‘Memorandum would be beneficial for the international opening of Târgu-Mureş, and implicitly for the attraction of foreign investors.’

Results : for 20 vs against 3

“I can only praise this initiative and become the first city, not from Romania, but maybe from the region of Southeastern Europe, which takes such a step.” – Makkai Grigore

What is HWPL?

The Walking of HWPL : Substantial

In May 25, 2013 The Declaration of World Peace was proclaimed.
In Sep 16-19, 2014 World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit
ln Sep 18-19, 2015 Convention on the Renunciation and Cessation of War and International Armed Conflicts
In Nov 12-13, 2015 Committee meeting convenes to draft the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War
In March 14, 2016 New international law was proclaimed by HWPL International Law Peace Committee(more info). It was called DPCW(Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War). (DPCW is here)
Now ‘Legislate peace campaign’

“Now 630 events 176 countries 1 million participants”

#LegislatePeace Campaign in Everywhere

HWPL‘s Legislate Peace Campaign is spreading out around the globe. How many? 630 events being held in 176 countries with over 1 million participants. #LegislatePeace The purpose of HWPL is to end WAR. Maybe you can think it is not possible. Is it so naive? Is it an unattainable ideal? But the walking of HWPL makes us to believe. We can get a hope. I can have the faith that they can do it!

170 branches 151 Advisory Council 506 Publicity Ambassadors
705,000 ‘Legislate Peace Campaign’ Signatures

“When the light of heaven shines in the hearts of people, it becomes the light that never fades away.”
– HWPL

#TogetherForPeace #ANewStart #WeAreOne #HighFive

Reference : http://www.zi-de-zi.ro/2018/04/27/memorandum-pentru-cultura-si-pace-aprobat-de-consiliul-local-targu-mures/

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Do you know soccer messenger ‘Didier Drogba’?

Soccer messenger ‘Didier Drogba’

Have you ever seen a soccer game? When is the most exciting moment? Nothing made more dramatic snapshots, however, than the come-from-behind victories. But there is something more exciting! The protagonist is the hero of Chelsea, English Premier League (EPL) striker Didier Drogba, who is considered as the best striker of the 20th century from the African continent. During his prime as a soccer player, how was his family? They are so happy because of their son, is it really true? Finally you can know why he is a Soccer messenger.

Cote d’Ivoire Brutal Civil War

In 2002, the people of Cote d’Ivoire religious conflicts between Catholics and those practicing Islam led to a brutal civil war. Can there be a war without death? It resulting in the deaths of thousands of people and a massive number of refugees that reached around 700,000 people. Just when he was playing the final match of the World Cup qualifier, the people in his hometown were dying.

At that time, Cote d’Ivoire was defeating Sudan 3:1. Drogba and his teammates knelt to the ground in front of the camera that was streaming live all over Africa.

“Today, we beg you, on our knees…
Please lay down your weapons, hold elections, all will be better.
We want to have fun, so stop firing your guns.” – Soccer messenger, Drogba

Who can change the world?

He appealed to both sides to stop the war for even just one week. In front of his sincere, pleading voice, the hearts of the people were moved, and both the government and the rebels put down their guns. The civil war that had been raging for four years finally came to an end and the beginnings of peace were witnessed. In 2007 the government and rebel group signed a major peace treaty. But what is clear is that any outstanding person can’t achieve peace alone. We can become a messenger of peace and make a change. Do you know? HWPL is a volunteer group that has been formed from such individuals who have a sincere heart for peace. HWPL emphasized we can do it. Then, we can be called peace messengers.

“Let us all become messengers of peace and leave peace as a legacy to future generations.” – hwpl

more info about HWPL : http://www.hwpl.kr/

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

7,000 Sri Lankans come together for International Law

Sri Lankans Youth Festival

Yowun Puraya Youth Festival – International Youth Camp was held from March 28, 2018 to April 1, 2018 with 7,000 participants. There are nice people attended including government representatives, prime ministers, youth organizations, and the press in Sri Lanka. The event was held by the Government of Sri Lanka collaborating with the National Youth Services Council (NYSC), which is affiliated with the Ministry of Policy Planning and Economic Affairs. What is the purpose of this Sri Lankans Youth Festival? They hosted annually to motivate young people to contribute to the national developmental process.

7,000 Together for International Law

The most impressive thing is that they really want peace. As living with me in another country, I couldn’t understand them very well. Let’s listen to their story. Prabath Liyanage, Deputy Director of NYSC, emphasized “Sri Lanka is a country that has suffered by a war for more than 30 years until 2009. So the people of the country has already experienced the bitter side of the war. No body at the country wants to face the same situation once again. Accordingly, the DPCW could be adopted easily in Sri Lanka. The
message could be communicated to the public through youth” 7,000 of signatures will have great potential impact on the world.

HWPL stated officially “HWPL will no longer tolerate attempts to obstruct the work for peace, putting personal gain over the common good of humanity. We urge all those yearning for peace and justice to take the right path, not the path marked with lies, and join the effort to build peace together”

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

IPYG Youth Empowerment Peace Workshop : Fast!

IPYG is running fast

IPYG has been working with approximately 846 youth organizations in 111 countries around the world (as of October 2017). IPYG Youth Empowerment Peace Workshop! It is a good example of the Youth Empowerment. How much faster do they run? They participated in more than 200 activities and events in 44 countries for peace. How long? ‘Just in this year!‘ They show a great power. The reasons for that are eager for peace and youth. In particular, IPYG hosted the Peace Walk, which has been an annual event since 2013. They created a movement to promote the true culture of peace. It is based on Article 10 of the DPCW.

“For World Peace to become a reality, this is the duty of all youth, everywhere.“

IPYG Youth Empowerment Peace Workshop

It is important for young adults around the world to recognize the importance of safeguarding peace. What is the role of the youth? Owners of the future! They must make the world of peace. To fulfill such vision, IPYG continues to host the Youth Empowerment Peace Workshop. So far, IPYG’s Youth Empowerment Peace Workshops were hosted in the states of Kano, Imo and Katsina in Nigeria.

This time, it was held in Kano State, Nigeria on 14 January 2018.

Dr. Babatunde Adetuniji Oni and Dr. Hakeem Abimbola Olaniyan, Professors of Law at the University of Lagos, design a curriculum dedicated to identifying the ways of making peace a reality in Nigeria. Why do they work so hard? Because they were inspired at the 3rd Annual Commemoration of the September 18th WARP Summit. After participating in the peace education, many students expressed their grief over the current selfish and brutal reality.

A student said “Peace and wars should be clearly distinguished. I realized that peace cannot be achieved by committing wars. I believe this education should reach out to all corners of Nigeria in every field.”

Reference : http://www.hwpl.kr/en/news/view/180420293//IPYGYouthEmpowermentPeaceWorkshop

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Nigerians can be united

Great Echo in the Nigeria

There was a great echo in the Nigeria. Though small in size, the meaning contained in it was enough to echo the whole land. The Ajegunle quarters of the heavenly culture for World Peace and Restoration of Light (HWPL) urged Nigerians to drop pride. If only, we can be united. It was led by Pastor Kenneth Okunorobo of The Root of Righteous Revival Ministry.

What Did He Say?

He said, “If we cannot be united in a foreign land, we won’t be able to come home and practise what we have learned. Nigerians are not united and I noticed it in the last DCPW conference in South Korea. We had about 40 Nigerians, including four Nigerian governors’ wives in attendance, but there was no avenue for us to sit down and talk, like other countries were doing.”

Last DPCW Conference

2nd Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)

“A Call for Building a World of Peace and Realizing Justice“

Pastor Kenneth Okunorobo said, “This is because the pride in us is too much. If we cannot be united over there, how can we return here and preach the gospel of peace and unity to our people. We need to start coordinating ourselves from here in Lagos at least, and then attract the president and Lagos State governor’s attention.”

Nigerians can be united

Keyword is ‘Pride‘ and ‘Religious belief‘. Muslim Leader, Imam Adangba, said “Sometime, you find Muslims or Christians that are evil. But there are also very good Muslims and Christians.” The most impressive words he said is that “Religion is about teachings from heaven, it is not human. Religious leaders should respect and love according to their scriptures and realise peace. I have learned a lot from Pastor Kenneth and he also learned a lot from me. We later agreed that the Bible and Qur’an are saying the same thing. It is just our interpretations that brought these divisions amongst us.”

“Religion is about teachings from heaven, it is not human”

Reference : https://guardian.ng/sunday-magazine/ibru-ecumenical-centre/group-identifies-pride-as-bane-of-disunity-among-christians/

In 2017, Why do we walk?

Is it a naive desire? Nope

Two steps

[D-6] 5th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

CHICAGO PEACE WALK – Calling For An End To Gun Violence

Countless young people

#March for Our Lives

You can join CHICAGO PeACE walk

CHICAGO, Illinois – April 28, 2018

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

#525HiFive campaign

IPYG : International Peace Youth Group

“Ordinary people’s ordinary peace“

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

The need for answer of peace

The Bar Association of Indonesia

Legislate Peace Campaign in Indonesia

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Resolving conflicts between inter-Korea

2018 inter-Korean summit Highlights

Kim Jong Un signed at the Peace House

3 Key points of summit

Where did the War take place?

DPCW is the Ultimate Solution

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Local Council of Târgu-Mureş approved

I am against it

MOU needs for Târgu-Mureş

The Walking of HWPL : Substantial

“Now 630 events 176 countries 1 million participants”

#LegislatePeace Campaign in Everywhere

170 branches 151 Advisory Council 506 Publicity Ambassadors 705,000 ‘Legislate Peace Campaign’ Signatures

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Soccer messenger ‘Didier Drogba’

Cote d’Ivoire Brutal Civil War

Who can change the world?

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Sri Lankans Youth Festival

7,000 Together for International Law

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

IPYG is running fast

IPYG Youth Empowerment Peace Workshop

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Great Echo in the Nigeria

What Did He Say?

2nd Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)

Nigerians can be united

Peace is up to you :0 good luck!

[D-6] 5th Annual Commemoration of
the Declaration of World Peace

CHICAGO PEACE WALK
– Calling For An End To Gun Violence

170 branches 151 Advisory Council 506 Publicity Ambassadors
705,000 ‘Legislate Peace Campaign’ Signatures